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Deschamps urges France to believe

Deschamps urges France to believe

FRANCE coach Didier Deschamps believes his side can still qualify for the FIFA World Cup despite their 2-0 defeat to Ukraine on Friday. 16 Nov 2013
Greece not safe yet, says Santos

Greece not safe yet, says Santos

GREECE coach Fernando Santos insists he is taking nothing for granted, despite a 3-1 FIFA World Cup play-off win over Romania on Friday. 16 Nov 2013
World Cup playoff: Iceland 0 Croatia 0

World Cup playoff: Iceland 0 Croatia 0

ICELAND produced a resilient defensive display to record a 0-0 draw with Croatia despite playing 40 minutes with 10-men in Reykjavik. 16 Nov 2013
Ukraine stun France 2-0 in World Cup playoff

Ukraine stun France 2-0 in World Cup playoff

UKRAINE are on the verge of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup after a surprise 2-0 win in their play-off first leg against France. 16 Nov 2013
Sweden ready to 'win at all costs'

Sweden ready to 'win at all costs'

ERIK Hamren admits Sweden will have a "win-at-all-costs" mentality for the second leg of their FIFA World Cup playoff against Portugal. 16 Nov 2013
World Cup playoff: Portugal 1 Sweden 0

World Cup playoff: Portugal 1 Sweden 0

CRISTIANO Ronaldo took centre stage as his second-half goal gave Portugal a 1-0 FIFA World Cup play-off first-leg victory over Sweden. 16 Nov 2013
Hamren heaps expectation on Portugal

Hamren heaps expectation on Portugal

SWEDEN coach Erik Hamren has declared Portugal are favourites to win the opening leg of their World Cup playoff on Friday. 15 Nov 2013
France's Varane sidelined with knee injury

France's Varane sidelined with knee injury

FRANCE defender Raphael Varane looks almost certain to miss their World Cup playoff first leg versus Ukraine due to injury. 15 Nov 2013
Portugal can't solely focus on Ibrahimovic

Portugal can't solely focus on Ibrahimovic

PORTUGAL coach Paulo Bento has claimed his team must shut down the Swedish 'organisation' to stop their star player Zlatan Ibrahimovic. 15 Nov 2013
Fomenko: Ukraine not afraid of Ribery

Fomenko: Ukraine not afraid of Ribery

Ukraine coach Mikhail Fomenko said his team are prepared for France and Franck Ribery ahead of their World Cup playoff in Kiev on Friday. 15 Nov 2013
Mexico coach says team owes the fans

Mexico coach says team owes the fans

MEXICO'S Miguel Herrera insists his team paid back a debt to their fans in their World Cup intercontinental play-off first leg on Wednesday. 14 Nov 2013
Herbert disappointed by defence

Herbert disappointed by defence

NEW Zealand head coach Ricki Herbert bemoaned his team's defending of crosses after a 5-1 loss to Mexico on Wednesday. 14 Nov 2013
WC playoff: Mexico defeat New Zealand 5-1

WC playoff: Mexico defeat New Zealand 5-1

MEXICO took a big step towards Brazil 2014 with a 5-1 first-leg victory over New Zealand in their FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Play-off. 14 Nov 2013
World Cup playoff: Jordan 0 Uruguay 5

World Cup playoff: Jordan 0 Uruguay 5

URUGUAY edged one step closer to a place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 5-0 play-off first-leg victory in Jordan on Wednesday. 14 Nov 2013
Tabarez calls for Uruguay focus

Tabarez calls for Uruguay focus

URUGUAY coach Oscar Tabarez was surprisingly underwhelmed by his side's performance in the 5-0 win over Jordan on Wednesday. 14 Nov 2013
WC playoff preview: Iceland v Croatia

WC playoff preview: Iceland v Croatia

ICELAND continue their bid to become the smallest nation in FIFA World Cup history when they welcome Croatia to Reykjavik on Friday. 13 Nov 2013

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